If you want to start your Brantford/Brant County Real Estate transaction on the right foot, then you’re going to want to take the necessary steps to finding the perfect agent for the job. Here are five things that you need to do to ensure that you find the right real estate agent for your home sale:
1. Create a list of possible prospects. You can utilize websites like Trulia, Zillow and REALTOR.com to research various agents in your area of service. It would also be beneficial to get referrals from family and friends. It’s important to read reviews of the agents you’re considering and get a list of names from trusted sources. You’ll want to narrow down the list you make based upon the agent’s niche in the local market. You want the expert who will be the most familiar with your particular type of transaction.
2. Don’t skimp on the tough questions during your interview. When you sit down and interview a potential Brantford/Brant County Real Estate Agent, you want to ask basic questions about their background and experience, but you also want to ask them some more difficult, probing questions that give you a sense of their work style and methodology. How familiar is the agent with your neighborhood? What is their plan to market your home? You’re going to want to hire someone who has a strong familiarity with your area and a clear-cut plan for marketing your listing.
3. Get an idea of each agent’s agency relationship. Some real estate agents in the area participate in what is called dual agency, or representation of a buyer and seller at the same time during a transaction. This isn’t a bad thing, but you will ideally want someone who will only work on your, the seller’s, behalf. You’re going to want somebody who will go to bat for you and look out for your best interests, and that can get complicated when your agent is also representing the other party in the transaction.
4. Does your agent have any backup? Most real estate professionals are incredibly busy. They’re always on the go. Since they’re supposed to be worrying about showing your home and negotiating with the buyers, they may not have the time needed to get the paperwork and administrative tasks done in a timely fashion. That’s why it’d be ideal for your agent to have an assistant or marketing team. They can be a point of contact for you, and you know that your agent has the manpower to get things done on your behalf quickly.
5. Set your expectations. Before you sign a contract with an agent, you need to make sure that you have a clear idea of the timeline that will be in place to get your listing off the market. Most agents will ask for three to six months to sell a home. If you live in a luxury property, it may be up to a year. You need to know this ahead of time in order to know what to expect.
As an experienced Brantford/Brant County Real Estate professional, I believe that this is the best way to go about finding the right person to sell your home on your behalf. If you make a careful, thorough decision, then you are more likely to be happy with your quality of service. Feel free to contact me at any time if you’d like to know how to go about preparing your Brantford/Brant County Home for sale. I’d be happy to help you and answer any questions that you may have. I hope to hear from you soon!
Wally Dufrat | Sales Representative
RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage
RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage
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515 Park Road North | Brantford, ON N3R 7K8 Direct: (519) 752-5400 & (877) 759-5900 | Cell: (519) 761-7400 | Fax: 519-752-3400
Before You Buy or Sell Your Next Home, Visit My Websites at:
www.BrantofordHomeInfo.com or www.FreeBrantfordHomeInfo.com for FREE Information!
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